GS-12 Pay — Austin-Round Rock (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Austin-Round Rock locality pay area for 2026. The Austin-Round Rock area adds 20.35% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $92,023 | $44.09 | $3,527.20 |
| Step 2 | $95,091 | $45.56 | $3,644.80 |
| Step 3 | $98,159 | $47.03 | $3,762.40 |
| Step 4 | $101,226 | $48.50 | $3,880.00 |
| Step 5 | $104,294 | $49.97 | $3,997.60 |
| Step 6 | $107,362 | $51.44 | $4,115.20 |
| Step 7 | $110,430 | $52.91 | $4,232.80 |
| Step 8 | $113,497 | $54.38 | $4,350.40 |
| Step 9 | $116,565 | $55.85 | $4,468.00 |
| Step 10 | $119,633 | $57.32 | $4,585.60 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $86,659 |
| Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX locality | 20.35% |
| Adjusted annual | $104,294 |
| Per month | $8,691 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,997.60 |
| Hourly | $49.97 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Austin-Round Rock GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-13 in Austin-Round Rock
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Austin-Round Rock?
For 2026, GS-12 in Austin-Round Rock ranges from $92,023 at the first step to $119,633 at the top step, with $104,294 near the middle.
How is Austin-Round Rock locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Austin-Round Rock locality percentage of 20.35%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Austin-Round Rock rate remained 20.35%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Austin-Round Rock are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-AU · effective January 11, 2026 · Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX, 20.35% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.